DU prof calls for removal of police in Pittsburgh schools

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 09/03/2020   The national conversation regarding police presence in schools hit Pittsburgh this summer, as Duquesne law professor Tiffany Sizemore and Pitt professor Jeff Shook wrote an open call for Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) to stop using police to manage children in their schools. Sizemore, head of the Juvenile Defender Clinic at Duquesne, wrote that “in light of the continued police … Continue reading DU prof calls for removal of police in Pittsburgh schools

Arming teachers wrongly misconstrued

03/22/2018 By Vincent Gullo | Staff Columnist  An interesting quality about modern political discourse is that in the wake of tragedy and desperation, players from both sides of the aisle still find ways to belittle their political adversaries. The horrific shooting at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida was viewed as the last straw for many people. Something, anything, needed to be done in … Continue reading Arming teachers wrongly misconstrued

Rangos dean given excellence

By Carolyn Conte | For The Duquesne Duke Greg Frazer, dean of the Rangos School of Health Sciences, was honored with the Legacy of Excellence Award by The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions in October. The award, which has not been bestowed on another person since 2011, was given to Frazer because he “has been an engaged leader and a visionary in regard … Continue reading Rangos dean given excellence

Show me the money: President’s pay nears $700K

By Julian Routh and Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty is among the top 100 highest paid presidents of private institutions in the country. Dougherty, who is the 97th highest paid, made $678,893 in 2011, according to a Chronicle of Higher Education report of the latest endowment data available. The outlet gathered 2011 salary information from 550 chief executives at … Continue reading Show me the money: President’s pay nears $700K